Wheat: Net sales of 178,300 metric tons for 2019/2020 were down 31 percent from the previous week and 49 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 906,600 MT for 2019/2020 were down 51 percent from the previous week and 36 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 244,700 MT for 2019/2020--a marketing-year low--were down 53 percent from the previous week and 68 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 158,700 MT for 2019/2020 were down 18 percent from the previous week and 2 percent from the prior 4-week average. T). Soybean Oil: Net sales of 21,200 MT for 2019/2020 were primarily for Guatemala (5,800 MT), Mexico (5,700 MT), S...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.